Maplewood Neighborhood - Rochester, NY

Tom Golisano donates $360M to upstate NY non-profits: See the amount each receives The Paychex founder announced that he will be donating unrestricted, multi-year awards to 82 non-profits.

CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and those who have become United States citizens. On this day, members of the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY | September 17 CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and

Neighborhood News Centers

The MNA is rolling out 10 'Maplewood Neighborhood News Centers' to various businesses in the Dewey Avenue business corridor. These will make information about events and resources in the neighborhood more accessible to our residents. These will be updated monthly. If you have something that you think would be appropriate for the News Centers, please email it to [email protected]! The following locations have the 'News Centers'!

American Deli & Grocery (1168 Dewey), American Grocery & Deli (1581 Dewey), Alba's Market (1687 Dewey), Roc7 (1325 Dewey).

Foodlink Fall Fest Oct. 12 2024

Applications Open for Rochester Community University

Application Deadline is September 16

(Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – City residents are invited to learn how to access the many resources available through City Hall at Rochester Community University, a series of six workshops designed to help interested residents advocate for themselves and their neighborhoods.

“I encourage residents to register for Rochester Community University and learn about resources and the art of advocacy to champion positive change for themselves and their neighbors,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “Civic discourse is critical to building a stronger, more vibrant community; we all have a role to play in creating a city of hope where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.”

Gain knowledge of the City’s comprehensive plan that guides Rochester’s growth. Explore the wide array of offerings at City libraries and the range of services available through the City’s Neighborhood Service Centers. Get guidance on addressing Rochester City Council learn how legislation is drafted, and much more.

Workshops take place at City Hall from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 2 and applications are being accepted through September 16. Apply online at www.cityofrochester.gov/community-university.

For more information, including full course descriptions and schedule, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/community-university or call (585) 428-7711.

News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Barbara Pierce at [email protected].

The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.

Rochester Community University The goal of Rochester Community University (RCU) is to help residents learn how to advocate for themselves and their neighborhoods. Participants attend a series of workshops that give them insight into City Hall and local resources that they can then use to address issues affecting them.

COVID 19 is on the rise again. Think COVID is a thing of the past? Think again.

After a summer surge of the virus, and as cold season approaches, attention is back on the illness, prompting questions about what to do if you test positive and how to protect yourself.

Here's what to know for fall 2024:

New COVID vaccine
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for the 2024 fall season.

Who should get the updated COVID vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending that all Americans ages 6 months and older get a shot of the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against another expected surge of the virus this fall and winter.

For most people, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot in September or October each year, which can be given at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccines.

Free COVID tests

Starting in late September, Americans will be able to get free COVID test kits mailed to their homes.

New COVID vaccine for 2024, isolation guidelines, free tests and more questions, answered Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.

How the Much-Maligned Porch Supports Walkable, Sustainable Communities

So walking is a fundamental aspect of a place’s sustainability. Porches can serve a crucial role in the walkability of residential streets in a neighborhood, and therefore in the ultimate sustainability of the neighborhood.

Here’s why: When you design a porch that’s usable as an outdoor room, then it’s a useful part of the living space of the house. And it’s usually some of the least expensive space in the house because you don’t have to heat and cool it, and it doesn’t have walls or windows. But if it’s not useful as a living space, then a porch is just expensive decoration. Also, when someone can imagine themselves sitting on the porch, they can also imagine themselves visiting with their neighbors. If they can’t, then it’s no different from any other house in a conventional American subdivision.

How the Much-Maligned Porch Supports Walkable, Sustainable Communities Its aesthetic detractors don’t understand the porch’s ability to create community.

How deep is the Genesee River? Key facts about the river that runs through upstate NY
Genae Shields
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The Genesee River flows into Lake Ontario. The Haudenosaunee named the river "Ge-ne-see," meaning "pleasant banks." Historically, the river was a boundary between the Seneca lands to the east and the Erie and Wenro territories to the west. In the 19th century, it powered the mills of the Rochester area and continued to generate hydroelectric power for downtown Rochester.

During the 16th century the river was a lifeline for the Iroquois people who lived in the Rochester region until the city became established on its high falls.

How deep is the Genesee River?

The depth of the Genesee River varies significantly along its course:

Mouth: At the river's mouth, 157 miles downstream from its source in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, the Genesee River reaches a depth of 27 feet.
Rochester: Near Rochester, the river is 21 feet deep.
Letchworth State Park: In the 17-mile stretch through Letchworth State Park, the river flows through a gorge that can reach depths of up to 600 feet, earning this area the nickname "Grand Canyon of the East."

Is the Genesee River important to wildlife?

The Genesee River supports a variety of wildlife, including wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, black bears, wood ducks and more.

How big is the Genesee River Basin?

The Genesee River basin has 2,373 square miles of land within New York state, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

How deep is the Genesee River in Rochester NY? What to know (democratandchronicle.com)

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/08/22/how-deep-is-the-genesee-river-in-rochester-ny-what-to-know/74646067007/?utm_source=democratandchronicle-dailybriefing-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing-headline-stack&utm_term=Content%20List%20-%20Stacking%20-%20optimized&utm_content=pind-rochester-nletter65

How deep is the Genesee River? Key facts about the river that runs through upstate NY The Genesee River, named "Ge-ne-see" by the Haudenosaunee, meaning "pleasant banks," flows into Lake Ontario.

Rochester Salvation Army faces drastic cuts from United Way, risking critical services

The United Way will cut nearly half of its overall funding from prior years, as it gives nearly $6 million in multi-year grants to 97 nonprofit organizations.The Salvation Army is losing approximately 85% of critical United Way funding.

https://13wham.com/news/local/salvation-army-faces-drastic-cuts-from-united-way-greater-rochester-finger-lakes-risking-critical-services-funding-money-nonprofit-organizations-greater-rochester-finger-lakes #

Salvation Army faces drastic cuts from United Way, risking critical services Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester is among the local nonprofit organizations losing critical funding as the United Way of Greater

Concrete barrier installed on Lily St as of Tuesday Aug 13 at 9 am. sign at the corner of Lily and Ridgeway TOO SMALL! Drivers do not see it!!

Good Cause Eviction Legislation

Below is a link to the proposed Good Cause Eviction legislation before City Council. There are three more district hearings in the matter and the NW hearing is in the Edgerton Stardust Ballroom on Tues., 8/27 at 6 pm.

Council legislation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jq6-0ZTQG9snmqPnFk-zKmMgpg6QAmiN/view?usp=drivesdk

Article:
The Good Cause question - Rochester Beacon

Intro. 251 Good Cause Eviction Protections

Genesee River Trail

Genesee Riverway Trail Explore the Genesee River, from the Erie Canal to Lake Ontario

Subject: RE: Brewer St Genesee Greenway trail pedestrian bridge Closure

The Genesee Greenway trail pedestrian bridge at Brewer Street will be closed to the public during construction:

· Tuesday August 13, 2024

· Monday August 19, 2024 – Friday August 23, 2024

Equipment will be lifting and moving materials on/around the bridge. To perform that work and for public safety, RGE will close the north and south bridge access gates and post signage.

RGE is also aware of the following upcoming public events that will require bridge access:

Sun 9/15 Rochester Marathon
Fri 10/4 – Sun 10/6 Roc the RiverWay Weekend

Sara Scott gave an excellent presentation of an update to Maplewood Nature Center and playground at MNA Town Hall meeting.

Sara Scott gave an excellent presentation of an update for the Maplewood Nature Center and playground.

Maplewood Neighborhood chip sealing project:

Maplewood Neighborhood streets to be chip sealed between 9/3 and 9/20/2024: Streets in Black include: Rand St, Steko, Pullman, Avis, Palm, Knickerbocker, Lapham, Electric (looks like Raines Park also), parts of Kislingbury, Lakeview, Birr, Dove, Lark. (I used a magnifying glass). see map for streets in orange.

City makes free counseling available for those affected by Maplewood shooting

City makes free counseling available for those affected by Maplewood shooting Editor’s note: The full press conference was streamed on this page at 3:00 p.m. You can watch the full press conference at the bottom of this page. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Mayor Malik Evans …

August 7 Maplewod Neighborhood Assoc. Town Hall meeting at Aquinas

Please join us in person or on zoom (link below).

Guest speaker, Sara Scott, Director of Programs & Park Stewardship, and City Rec Dept. staff will give an overview of Maplewood Nature Center and Playground.

Topic: Town Hall Meeting August 7
Time: Aug 7, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Linda, Mark and Barb Ann installed a planter at Salvatore's on Dewey last week. The Team has installed about 16 planters with about 5 more to go! Picture is of the Salvatore's owners with Mark and Linda.

13WHAM, WHEC, RochesterFirst - Large police presence in and around Maplewood Park

https://www.whec.com/top-news/large-police-presence-at-maplewood-park/

Rochester Area Crime Alert

MASS SHOOTING
Maplewood Park, Bridge View Dr....multiple people shot, also possibly children shot
(WILL EDIT POST AS WE LEARN MORE)
-sounds like at least 6 people shot
-5th victim with a graze wound
-serious injuries, possibly fatalities?
-sounds like CPR being performed on multiple victims
-female shot in the chest in the middle of the park
-multiple victims unconscious, including children
-vehicle fleeing the scene, driving through grass, almost struck pedestrians, white SUV possibly taking another victim to the hospital
-Fire fighters on board ambulance performing CPR on at least 1 victim
-RPD requesting multiple officers from other sections to assist as well as NYSP and MCSO, also requesting tech, investigators
-per RPD, possibly 3 black male suspects,
1st: black male, dark skin, white shirt, with large black handgun
2nd: black male, beard, white hat, white shirt, tan basketball shorts, with handgun
3rd: black male, white shirt, gray or black backpack
-RPD has located a handgun in the grass near the pond, also a 2nd handgun located near a tree
-multiple bullet casings located
-Strong Hospital has 2 additional walk-in gunshot victims came in via private vehicle
-RPD Command Van now being requested

Large police presence in and around Maplewood Park There is a large police presence at Maplewood Park.

conductor is a Maplewood resident

River Party on the bridge from 12-3:30 pm

The Genesee River Alliance team has coordinated with the City of Rochester and many community partners to temporarily close the busy Driving Park Bridge (pictured) and turn it into a pedestrian-only live entertainment stage. We’re also filling Maplewood Park Rose Garden with lots of family-friendly activities, and there will be a free lunch provided. I hope you’ll read on for more details and join us for a fun day!

Bridging Communities: A Riverside Celebration

When: Sat. July 27th; Noon – 3:30 pm

Where: Maplewood Park Rose Garden + Driving Park Bridge, 250 Maplewood Ave. Rochester (across from Maplewood YMCA)

What: Enjoy live local entertainment, free food and beverages by J Ribs, ROC City Circus, face painting, magicians, a digital photo booth, African drumming, guided history tours of the river featuring the Underground Railroad, community resource tables, local vendors, information about the upcoming NY State Park at High Falls, and lots more!

Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in the U.S., due in part to pesticides, climate change, invasive plants and diminished habitats. Rachel Mallinger, assistant professor of entomology at the University of Florida, explains why these insects are in decline and how homeowners can create yards and gardens that are good for pollinators.

Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops Perhaps 90% of flowering plants require animal pollinators – and most of them are insects. But it’s not just bees doing this important work.